What is Evolution?

We emerged into plant life, and into the animal state, and then into being human, and always we have forgotten our former states, except in early spring when we slightly recall being green again.

That’s how a young person turns towards a teacher.

That’s how a baby leans toward the breast, without knowing the secret of its desire, yet turning instinctively.

Humankind is being led along an evolving course, through the migration of intelligences, and though we seem to be sleeping, there is an inner wakefulness that directs the dream, and that will eventually startle us back to the truth of who we are.”

— The Story of Evolution

— Rumi, 13th Century

3.28.2012

Abbreviated Convos

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It seems social media has turned us into mimes. I'm tired of attempting to read text written in the abbreviated format. Things are getting out of hand. When did we become so lazy that we cannot even be bothered to finish spelling words or typing vowels? Is it that difficult to move your thumb one extra inch?

This is foolishness! As an English teacher, writer and editor, nothing grates my nipples more than playing fill in the blanks with people's messages. I refuse to do it any more. REFUSE!